Lech: population and statistics
Lech has a population of 1,553 (2026) across 90.0 km², or 17.3 people per km². It ranks 1,246 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,553 residents
- 90.0 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 1,448 m
Lech in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Lech ranks No. 54 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 16.3% in Lech, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 16.1% in Lech, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 47.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,076 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,608 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Warth, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mittelberg (5,046 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Lech over time
Lech had 1,506 residents in 2016 and 1,553 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,577 |
| 2022 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 1,605 |
| 2024 | 1,589 |
| 2025 | 1,569 |
| 2026 | 1,553 |
All indicators for Lech
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 690 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,167 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 440 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 480 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 262 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 2 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 514 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 300 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 331.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 5 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 7,150 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,210 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 229 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,925 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 16.3% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 8 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,359 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 503 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 87.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 87 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 16.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,978 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 104 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 387 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,427 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lech | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 353 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lech
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services47.9% ×6.5
- Professional, scientific and technical17.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade10.8% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.5
- Manufacturing2.9% ×0.5
- Construction2.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Lech
Where is Lech?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lech?
Lech has 1,553 residents (2026), ranking 1,246 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lech?
Lech covers 90.0 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Lech growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lech went from 1,506 to 1,553, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Lech?
Lech is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.210, longitude 10.143.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Lech?
In Lech, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 16.3% (2024), ranking 8 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Lech?
In Lech, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 16.1% (2024), ranking 1,978 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lech?
In Lech, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,076 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lech?
The nearest to Lech are Warth (6.2 km), Schröcken (6.3 km), Klösterle (9.6 km), Kaisers (12 km), Steeg (12 km).